Study Reinforces Links Between Formaldehyde and Cancer – ProPublica
The study shows that workers exposed to higher amounts of formaldehyde had a 37 percent greater risk of death [1] from blood and lymphatic cancers, and a 78 percent greater risk of leukemia than those with lower exposures. NCI researchers still have not discovered the biological mechanism by which formaldehyde exposure can cause leukemia.
Syncope and Risk of Sudden Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Unexplained syncope is a risk factor for SCD in patients with HCM.
Long-Term Outcomes in Sweden.
BMS = bare metal stent
DES = drug eluting stent
SCAAR = Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Registry.
Effectiveness of Coronary Stents
Note the size of the study population combined with the follow up period. A 25% reduction in mortality was found in patients with drug eluding stents vs. plain metal stents.
Losing Job May Be Hazardous to Health – NYTimes.com
The connection between unemployment and health has been known for some time. Stay sharp and pay attention to occupational status, especially during the recession.
Personal Health – High Functioning, but Still Alcoholics – NYTimes.com
Knowing the Signs
In the interview, Ms. Benton listed several characteristics that can help people recognize themselves as high-functioning alcoholics:
¶They have trouble controlling their intake even after deciding that they will drink no more alcohol than a given amount.
¶They find themselves thinking obsessively about drinking — when and where and with whom they will drink next.
¶When they drink, they behave in ways that are uncharacteristic of their sober self.
¶They experience blackouts, unable to remember what took place during a drinking bout.
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